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There is a special unit within Tenancy Services that is given the power to monitor and enforce legal compliance on NZ landlords. It is called the Tenancy Compliance and Investigations team (TCIT).

Things landlords need to think about when creating a new tenancy agreement

Tenants nor landlords can give notice to end fixed term tenancy early. However, a fixed contract can be terminated if all parties named on the tenancy agreement agreed to it.

You may have decided to rent out one of the rooms in your house and so, unintentionally became a live-in landlord. There are some circumstances where you still be covered by the Residential Tenancies Act and some, where you’re not.

Renters United have recently proposed 36 law changes to fix “broken” rental system. What’s in it for you?

If you’re thinking of renting your property to tenants who are under 18 years of age, make sure you consider the following legal implications.

Saving time and money is at the top of everyone’s to-do list, and myRent can make it easy in 5 distinct ways.

Body corporate rules are a set of rules which govern the rights and responsibilities of property owners and residents of unit titles (most apartments, units and townhouses). They form part of the tenancy, and tenants are required to comply with the rules.

Inherited, bought or taken over ownership of a property with tenants? Want to continue renting it out? Read steps guaranteeing smooth legal transition for everyone involved.

Some landlords may find that there are additional clauses they would like to add to their tenancy agreement. While this may seem straightforward, landlords need to be aware that additional clauses must follow the Tenancies Act or they will be found null and void, and breaches of the RTA are taken very seriously by the Tenancy Tribunal.

When purchasing a property with existing long-term tenants and no written tenancy agreement in place, it's essential to understand your rights.

Most landlords are genuinely trying to do their best at managing their rental properties. However, nobody is perfect. Sometimes inexperience and unfamiliarity with the ever-changing tenancy law lead to mistakes and actions that could be considered illegal.

Under New Zealand law, most transactions, contracts, and agreements can be completed and signed electronically - this includes Residential Tenancy Agreements and other tenancy-related documents and forms.

Digitisation of tenancy documents is undoubtedly the future of renting.

All the hard work is done – the property is cleaned and move-in ready, the tenants are screened and selected. But the journey is not over yet. As move-in day approaches, it’s important to complete final few steps before your tenants can officially call your place home.

It is wise to ensure that everything has a paper trail, digitally or in writing. Providing a tenancy agreement is an important part of organising a successful tenancy. myRent allows you to complete tenancy agreements in hours not days from anywhere and on any device

Getting your paperwork in order before a tenancy starts sets the tone for the tenancy, prevents misunderstandings, and makes sure everything is done the right way.

We try to keep myRent as simple and as transparent as possible. If something is not clear about our product or explained in the details below then we would love to hear from you.

You may be surprised to know that NZ law not only allows agreements to be entirely electronic but actually encourages it. And now myRent.co.nz will empower landlords and tenants to conduct their agreement better than ever before by making use of these laws.